The mission of the Prevention Education Department is to encourage local school districts to provide an umbrella of comprehensive health education to all students with a youth development focus that respects, honors and supports young people. Comprehensive programs should include health curriculum, information on tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, violence and hate-motivated behavior, sex education, school safety (physical and emotional), guest speakers, counseling, student assistance programs, mentoring, and recreational opportunities. These programs may vary from district to district depending on funding and the needs of local youth and families.

The Prevention Education Department is a resource that assists local school districts and community-based organizations in applying for for a wide variety of local, state, and federal funding such as TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education), Drug-Free Communities, 21st Century Learning, and ASES grants.

The Prevention Education Department provides assistance to school districts who are preparing for the Federal Program Monitoring (FPM).

We support local schools directly with assistance in the collection of data. This includes guidance during the planning and administration of the California Healthy Kids Survey.

A variety of local and regional trainings and workshops are offered throughout the year for school staff, youth, and the community.

Pregnancy Prevention DVD

"Mommy, Daddy, Wait for Me" is the title of the teen pregnancy prevention DVD that has been distributed to all schools and agencies in Mendocino County. The Teacher's Resource Guide is available.